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The second I saw this headline I got excited to post a little warning to the commenters on the last 10 Joan Walsh columns. It went something like this:
Democrats of all stripes, come together! Whether you are an Obamaton or a Clintonista, you must acknowledge that either of them are a far better choice for our next pres than Mr. McCain. There are four million reasons that this is the case. However, the Democrats could very well throw the election through infighting. It is time to show a little unity and party discipline, put aside your personal feelings, and get the Republicans out of the White House. I say this not as a Democrat (no party affiliation), but as an informed human being with a moral code. The Republicans will do what it takes to win the election in November. I am starting to worry that Democrats are going to be too busy being self-righteous to actually win this election.
However, having read the column, I feel compelled to direct my little diatribe at Joan herself. Yes, politics is a dirty business, and no, Obama is did not die on the cross for our sins. That is to say, he is not perfect. He may even be "shrewd," or "calculating," or "a politician!" But this is not the time to publicly confess his campaign's sins for him. November draws near. Do what it takes to win.
